Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Paid Economics and Research Internship with the American Road and Transportation Builders Association


The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), a premier trade association located in Washington, D.C., is seeking a paid intern to assist the Economics & Research team with primary research, writing and data work during the winter/spring 2016 semester.

We are seeking applicants that:
  • Have excellent writing and data management skills
  • Are proficient in STATA and Excel
  • Are self-motivated
  • Can balance multiple tasks
  • Have a high attention to detail
  • Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably with a major in economics or the social sciences
The position will include:
·         Detailed research on the transportation construction industry at the federal and state level
·         Compiling and managing large datasets
·         Reaching out to industry and state officials
·         Analyzing data and information from federal and state sources
·         Writing in-depth case studies and providing analysis of transportation funding measures


The applicant should be familiar with a variety of general data sources and comfortable working with large datasets in STATA and Excel. This position includes producing content for revenue-generating reports and custom market studies that are shared with association members, government officials and the media.

ARTBA is a leading trade association with over 5,000 members that represent all facets of the transportation construction industry. Our members include contractors, design firms, educators, equipment manufacturers and transportation officials.


To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples (1 with citations) to Lital Shair at lshair@artba.org.  Please make sure to include in your application your level of experience with STATA, as well as your availability (full or part time).